US election

[topum]

What an election! American elections are the best thing ever. All other elections are canceled

Comments

[asher63]

Heck yeah. Can we do elections or can we do elections?

[asher63]

From a friend on fb: "I was in Saudi Arabia where they have a hereditary monarchy and no politics they can do anything about. So we are their adopted team. They follow American politics like soccer scores. They are absolutely fascinated by our politics"

[topum]

When I keep hearing some Americans whining "How embarrassing is this? We are losing our standing in the world!" I just sigh. No. This is not embarrassing, this is glorious. Real democracy is messy and loud and full of lawsuits and disagreements and everyone freely voicing their views (even the ridiculous ones). The elections in China, North Korea and Russia are really orderly and dignified. And so fast that they know who won the election even before the election. But no, thanks, I'll take this beautiful mess instead. Watching real democracy at work is exhilarating. Go USA!

[pink_halen]

It is not nearly as fun from the inside.

The good news is that the stupid television ads have stopped.

Have you seen the youtube entries for the Lincoln Project. They are rather interesting.

Van

[topum]

Hi Van, good to hear from you. Yes, I watched those. I just can't get enough of the US election content, this is my favourite time.

[christalin80]

It sucks being on the inside.

Hope this clusterfuck is over soon.

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